Jacob Sharpe (center) and Josh Snyder (right) react after playing the water gun game on Aug. 6, 2025, in Des Moines. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Kayla Whipple of Tipton, Iowa, leads her cow Caitlin back to her stall after a wash on Aug. 6, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Cody Scanlan/The Register

The 4H grades 5-8 English riding competition begins on Aug. 6, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Preparation for the 2025 Iowa State Fair is seen throughout the fairgrounds on Aug. 6, 2025, in Des Moines. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Makenzie Rule holds their sheep on Aug. 6, 2025, in the Sheep Barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Graham Wood of Des Moines wipes down the counters of The Bacon Box as vendors prepare for the Iowa State

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